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Apple's 18+ mandate shrinks the TAM for AI companion startups
◆ 65RelevanceOn a story from TechCrunch AI1h ago
If your AI agent offers emotional intimacy, you can no longer target the high-engagement teen demographic on iOS. You must now choose between sanitizing model outputs or pivoting to an adult-only monetization strategy.
Takeaways
- Apple now treats AI companionship with the same risk profile as dating.
- Expect stricter App Store reviews for any AI with a distinct personality.
- Teen-focused AI startups must strictly sanitize outputs to avoid 18+ ratings.
Read the original at techcrunch.com
Apple restricts dating apps and AI companions to users 18 and up
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